Get To Know Some Of The Weirdest Laws Around The World

Traveling to a new place can be quite a culture shock, especially to first-timers. But to have a fruitful and memorable travel experience, you must have to be mindful of all the customs and local laws your destination enforces.

But around the world, there are actually some strange laws in effect that will leave you baffled. They might seem weird to foreigners, but the local governments take these laws very seriously. Here are some of the strangest laws around the world:

Installing flamethrowers in cars, South Africa. Because of the country's massive problem of carjackings, the government made it legal for car owners to install a flamethrower or any kind of lethal defense to your car to ward off intruders and carjackers. How cool is that?

Wearing stilettos, Greece. If you're more comfortable wearing you four-inches than regular flats, you might have to adjust when you want to travel to Greece. The country is full of ancient and historical cities, and stepping on the ancient stones and pillars with your high heels can contribute potential damage.

Walking naked, Spain. While public nudity is a taboo in most countries, it's perfectly legal in Spain. Maybe you're used to the idea of those least inhibited beaches in some parts of the world that allow naked sunbathing, but in Spain, if you want to walk down the street totally naked, it's fine.

Chewing gum, Singapore. This small country wouldn't be a leader in global economy if not for its strict rules. And one of their rules is the banning of chewing and importing gum to their country. It might seem a little extreme, but this is in part of the country's efforts to make their public spaces clean.

To be a dragon, Russia. Who doesn't want to be a dragon? In the Russian census, it's perfectly legal if you want to change your ethnicity to a massive fire-breathing reptile. Their law dictates that it's okay to put anything to identify your ethnicity, so if you also prefer to be a hobbit or an elf, head on over there.